Canyoning in National Park of Peneda-Geres, Braga,
Porto and North Portugal

The Peneda-Geres National Park commonly known as Geres is the biggest park existing in Portugal. It is situated in the Notre Region in the northwest of Portugal, shared specifically by the districts of Viana do Castelo, Braga and Vila Real.

The National Park of Peneda-Geres is located in North Portugal and offers about 700 km² / 270.27 mi²of pristine landscape. Canyoning enthusiasts from every corner of the earth, visit this spot in order to feel the adrenaline of canyoning with the vengance.

So, if you are one of them, then the experience of Canyoning at Geres will become an unforgettable one. Thanks to its climate, Geres can host canyoning junkies the whole year and offers them a lot of excitement. The park is consisted of green forest and karstic landscapes with piled boulders and is intersected by canyons with emerald-green water. While the waterfalls flow their crystal water into your face and body, Geres convinces you that it is the place to be! So, become one with the cool waters that cover the biggest National Park of Portugal and slide with a lot of fun.

Before trying this activity, you have to know that a bathing-suit, isothermal suit, neoprene shoes, solar protector, towel, 1 change of clothes, snack, and a bottle of water are recommended. The duration of the activity depends on the forecast conditions and the participant’s capacity. The usual program lasts 3 to 4 hours.

What Geres does is to deeply understand one’s needs and completely come up with one’s expectations!

We offer Portuguese school children activity day camps during school holidays. This will undoubtedly guarantee a unique and unforgettable holiday, offering uninterrupted contact with nature in a healthy and unspoiled environment. Here, children gain new experiences through practicing water sports, as well as increasing their interest in nature conservation and improving their environmental awareness.

Our ‘surf boot camps’ were set up to provide students one or more weeks of intensive surfing. Students travel in the school van to Costa da Caparica (Praia do Infante), which offers perfect conditions for students to perfect their technique.

This package is aimed at adolescents with some experience or beginners aged over 14.

Surf boot camps take place during the summer holidays: June, July, August and September

Price: €175 (per week)

Lunch option + €40 (per week)

Boot camps run during the week (Monday to Friday), from 9 am to 6 pm, leaving from Amoreiras Shopping center or the surf school in Carcavelos.

The perfect activity for the most fearless! After receiving all safety instructions, take yourself to adventure and fly alone or with company (tandem) up to 120 meters high above the Bay (attention, there are no tandem flights of 120 meters, only of 40) and enjoy the spectacular view. Our experienced crew is accredited and has a vast curriculum of successful flights of grandchildren, parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and even disabled people that can ensure the safety of flight since the take off until its return to the boat. We are waiting for you. Come fly with us!

Weather conditions may affect the flights, so we advise that you book in advance.

We offer students comprehensive coaching, ranging from theory classes, warm-up and stretching exercises to close monitoring during the practical part of the lessons.

We operate all year round: Weekdays, weekends, bank holidays and school holidays

Length of lesson: Lessons last approximately 2 hours

Booking lessons: Because tides change daily, students should phone the evening before to book and confirm lesson times for the following day.

Prices for group lessons: 1 lesson – €25 / 4 lessons – €80

Prices include sports insurance and equipment (wetsuit and board).
Students should bring a towel and swimming costume.

Instructors have post-graduate qualifications in surfing from the Faculdade de Motricidade Humana (Sports Sciences Faculty of Lisbon).
Well-experienced and Portuguese Surfing Federation-accredited coaches.
Facilities for student use (shower, changing area).
Boards for beginners and more advanced surfers (tailored to the level of each student).
Wetsuits from well-known brands in a great range of sizes.
Sports insurance.
Classes for all ages.

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